Essex militia reviewed and praised for discipline gains
A Chelmsford letter reports the first Essex militia regiment reviewed at Ward's field near the town. They performed evolutions and firings with exactness, formed into columns, then fought in a tham fight to widespread approval. Next week dragoons march from Colchester to do duty locally.
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Excerpt on cider tax and county petition in Levi on county
A 1764 Exeter meeting of High Sheriff Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the county of Levon draws up instructions for Sir Richard Warwick Hampsey and John Parker their Parliament representatives. They urge continued pressure for cider tax relief, condemn ministerial influence, call for unity and caution against overbearing excise power, and urge safeguarding liberty and property. The letter to the London Evening Post editor accompanies the printed instructions.
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